{"product_id":"the-cambridge-companion-to-us-first-ladies-hardback-9781009502795","title":"The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies (Hardback) 9781009502795","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA thematic assessment of US first ladies and the political, social, and cultural influence of the women who've served in this role.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLisa M. Burns (Edited by), Teri Finneman (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009502795, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 February 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e428 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 16 x 3 cm, 0.751 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Burns \u0026amp; Finneman have edited an impressive collection of essays on first ladies that underscores their significant influence on social, cultural and political forces in the United States, and throughout the world. The well-written, thoroughly researched thematic organization of the volume makes it especially attractive for classroom use.' Nichola D. Gutgold, Penn State Lehigh Valley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst ladies have always received a great deal of attention and are among the most recognizable figures of any presidential administration. They're often treated as celebrities, making them some of the most prominent women of their eras. Yet many of their stories and contributions have been overlooked. Through a collection of thematic essays, The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies provides a thorough and compelling examination of the development of the first lady institution, and the political, social, and cultural influence of the women who've served in this role. Topics covered include the evolution of various first lady roles, such as hostess, campaigner, surrogate, diplomat, social advocate, and trendsetter; how first ladies have been political assets and liabilities; the impact of first ladies' speeches and media usage; first ladies during wartime and presidential deaths; the contributions of first lady stand-ins; how presidential spouses have been represented in films; and how these women are memorialized and remembered-or forgotten.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChronology of US first ladies\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction Lisa M. Burns\u003cbr\u003e 2. US first ladies: political assets and liabilities Tammy R. Vigil\u003cbr\u003e 3. First lady stand-ins Mary Stockwell\u003cbr\u003e 4. First ladies in wartime Thomas J. Balcerski\u003cbr\u003e 5. First ladies and international diplomacy Elizabeth J. Natalle\u003cbr\u003e 6. First ladies, slavery and civil rights Sarah Fling\u003cbr\u003e 7. First ladies as social advocates Kelly Marino\u003cbr\u003e 8. First ladies, suffrage, and the equal rights amendment Melody Lehn\u003cbr\u003e 9. Examining the impact of gender norms on first ladies' speeches Newly Paul\u003cbr\u003e 10. First ladies as trendsetters Courtney Caudle Travers\u003cbr\u003e 11. First ladies' strategic use of electronic media Lisa M. Burns and Shaniece B. Bickham\u003cbr\u003e 12. First ladies in film: claiming power through marriage, family and politics Maryanne Borrelli\u003cbr\u003e 13. Mourners in chief: examining first ladies' performance after presidential deaths Teri Finneman And Jodi Kanter\u003cbr\u003e 14. Legacy, memorialization and public memory of first ladies Barbara A. Perry\u003cbr\u003e Further reading\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52414105813272,"sku":"9781009502795","price":82.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009502795i.jpg?v=1784338107","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-companion-to-us-first-ladies-hardback-9781009502795","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}